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Colorful Jello Poke Cake: Easy Customizable Dessert for Any Occasion

Create a stunning Jello Poke Cake with this simple recipe! White cake infused with vibrant Jello colors makes a perfect customizable dessert for holidays and celebrations.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 baked 9-inch white cake layers
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 packages Jell-O colors/flavors of choice
  • 12 ounces Cool Whip

Instructions

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  1. Place cake layers top side up in two 9-inch round cake pans. Pierce cake layers with a large fork at 1/2 inch increments.
  2. Stir 1 cup boiling water into each flavor of the gelatin in separate bowls for 2 minutes or until dissolved.
  3. Carefully pour 1 gelatin over 1 cake layer and the other gelatin over the second cake layer.
  4. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  5. Dip 1 pan in warm water for 10 seconds; unmold onto a serving plate.
  6. Spread with 1 cup of whipped topping.
  7. Unmold the second layer and carefully place it on top of the first layer.
  8. Frost with remaining whipped topping.
  9. Garnish as desired.
  10. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • For the most eye-catching results, choose contrasting Jello colors with good visibility against the white cake. Dark colors like cherry, grape, and berry blue create the most dramatic effect. Also, letting the Jello cool slightly before pouring (about 5 minutes) helps prevent it from soaking into the cake too much while still ensuring it fills the holes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 319mg (13%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 319mg 13%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.